Quebec City, Canada, Canada — cost of living
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Quebec City, Canada

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Quebec City, Canada

About Quebec City, Canada

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$835
C$1,128.23
Family of 4 / mo
$2,149
C$2,904.47
Avg salary (after tax)
$4,769
C$6,444.26

Quebec City is the capital city of the Canadian province of Quebec. As of July 2021, the city had a population of 549,459 and the Quebec City census metropolitan area had a population of 839,311. It is the twelfth-largest city and the seventh-largest metropolitan area in Canada. It is also the second-largest city in the province, after Montreal. It has a humid continental climate with warm summers coupled with cold and snowy winters.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

Cost breakdown by category

Cost breakdown

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Fashion

  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $158.31
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $62.79
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $106.32
  • Men's Dress ShoesUSD $211.37

Financial

  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $2.94
  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $6,444

Food - Beverages

  • CappuccinoUSD $6.19
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $9.35
  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $10.08
  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $2.68
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $1.84

Food - Dining

  • Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $25.9
  • Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $115.12
  • Fast Food ComboUSD $17.27

Food - Grocery

  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $17.71
  • Beef Round (1 kg)USD $26.64
  • Apples (1 kg)USD $5.57
  • Bananas (1 kg)USD $2.54
  • Oranges (1 kg)USD $5.29
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $6.6
  • Potatoes (1 kg)USD $4.71
  • Onions (1 kg)USD $3.12
  • Lettuce (1 Head)USD $3.15
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $1.88
  • Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $21.59
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $21.95
  • White Rice (1 kg)USD $5.66
  • Dozen EggsUSD $4.92
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $23.44
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $9.51
  • Milk (1 litre)USD $3.24

Housing

  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $2,247
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $1,718
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $1,439
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $284.77
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $1,355
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $1,016

Leisure

  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $67.28
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $1,286
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $58.65
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $19.43
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $13,051

Transportation

  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $56.12
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $35,565
  • One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $5.03
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $5.03
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $128.09
  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $4.06
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $36,336

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $90.66
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $132.61

Costs reflect a typical lifestyle in each place, excluding rent unless stated. Numbers are a starting point — always cross-check before big decisions.

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How we calculate these numbers

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